Contract jobs in United Kingdom

A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Director General.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• An NQF 8 qualification as recognized by SAQA in Civil Engineering Transport Economics, Transport and Logistics Management, Transport Management, Maritime Studies, Mechanical Engineering
• 10 years' relevant experience at a Senior Management level in the transport sector.
• Certificate of Successful completion of the National School of Government's Senior Management Service Pre-Entry Programme.
• A Master's Degree (NQF level 9) qualification as recognized by SAQA in one of the above-mentioned disciplines or Management or Finance will serve as an added advantage.

• Extensive knowledge in transport management Including policy, legislation, systems and operations and White paper on National Transport Policy.
• Knowledge of the current global trends and research matters in the transport and logistics environment and ability to convert policy into action.
• The ability to build and lead high performance teams and drive the national transport policy, strategy and implementation plans for overall developmental objectives of the country.
• The ability to promote· good relations with transport stakeholders, social partners and civil society.
• Awareness of the challenges facing the transport sector due to global warming and the Services Licensing Councils.
• Provide leadership in coordinating safe, reliable, effective, efficient, Integrated and environmentally friendly public transports systems.
• Oversee the management and monitoring of the DORA grants.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of policy, legislation, regulation, and coordinate and facilitate the implementation thereof.
• Oversee and facilitate the implementation of public transport strategy and action plan in urban areas.
• Oversee the implementation and maintenance of the rural, scholar and non-motorized transport strategies.
• Oversee the development of norms and standards and ensure the provision of support for integrated public networks.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a Green Transport system.
• Oversee the development and implementation of a digital modernization of the transport system.